DOCSLIB.ORG

FOREWORD by JOHN BEVERE Copyright © 2017 by Dennis Rouse

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
FOREWORD by JOHN BEVERE Copyright © 2017 by Dennis Rouse FOREWORD BY JOHN BEVERE Copyright © 2017 by Dennis Rouse All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system, or transmited in any form or by any means"electronic, mechanical, photo- copy, recording, or otherwise"except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without the prior writen permission of the publisher. Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are from the New King James Version.® Copyright © 1982 by Tomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NIV are from THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION,® NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Scripture quotations marked MSG are taken from Te Message. Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group. Te Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) is adapted from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NASB are taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE,® Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by Te Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. Scripture quotations marked CEV are taken from the Contemporary English Version,® Copyright © 1995 American Bible Society. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked TLB are taken from Te Living Bible copyright © 1971 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Jacket design by Chad Price and the Victory Experience Team. Interior layout and formating by Anne McLaughlin. ISBN: 978-1-947505-01-8 Published by Baxter Press First printing 2017 Printed in the United States CONTENTS Foreword 9 Introduction 11 CHAPTER 1 A Disciple Is . Passionately Commited to Jesus Christ 15 CHAPTER 2 A Disciple Has . Extraordinary Love for People 37 CHAPTER 3 A Disciple Has . Te Heart of a Servant 57 CHAPTER 4 A Disciple Is . Sensitive and Submited to the Holy Spirit 73 CHAPTER 5 A Disciple Is . Governed by the Authority of God’s Word 93 CHAPTER 6 A Disciple . Lives Morally Pure 113 CHAPTER 7 A Disciple Is . Evangelistically Bold 135 CHAPTER 8 A Disciple . Engages in Biblical Community 153 CHAPTER 9 A Disciple Is . Just and Generous 173 CHAPTER 10 A Disciple . Lives on Purpose 193 Endnotes 215 How to Lead a Group Using 10 217 About the Author 221 Resources 223 FOREWORD y wife Lisa and I have had the honor of being close friends with Pastor Dennis and his wife Colleen for over twenty-fve years. Tey are both on our Board of Directors. MTey not only help us with Messenger International’s administrative di- rection, but they also serve as part of a small group of pastors who oversee and speak into our lives. Lisa and I have had the privilege of meeting and geting to know nu- merous leaders in our travels. Over the years, we’ve learned it’s not the gif or anointing on a leader’s life that maters most; rather, it’s the life they lead in private that gives enduring success. We’ve spent a lot of time with Dennis and Colleen and have observed their constant commitment to live close to Jesus and refect His character. It’s a daily process, and they do it beautifully. Dennis and Colleen lead a very large and diverse community of be- lievers who are passionate followers of Jesus. Tey understand there is so much more to being a disciple than just professing to belong to Jesus, showing up to church on Sunday, or periodically reading a few scriptures. We are called into a relationship with God, and through that intimate re- lationship, we become His disciples. Too ofen we depend on a set of rules to give us a predictable out- come. Dennis reminds us that it’s not about the rules, but instead, it’s about the relationship. God wants us to enjoy the journey with Him. He wants us to experience His love, and He wants to teach us how to be His 10 followers. When Jesus walked with His disciples, He showed them how to live. We have that very same opportunity. God invites us to enjoy a richer, fuller life with Him, and as a result, to change our world. What greater calling can we ask for? As you read, I encourage you to press in and be expectant. Tis book will refresh your soul and give you a new perspective on what it means to follow Jesus. I’m so grateful Pastor Dennis wrote this book. I’m confdent that these pages will bring you closer to God in a way that empowers you to be a passionate and devoted follower of Christ! — John Bevere Bestselling Author and Minister Cofounder of Messenger International INTRODUCTION e’re about to take a journey! Not just an ordinary journey, but a journey into the very heart of what it means to move from merely being a believer in Jesus to becoming His fully commiWted disciple! Te only reason you would read this book is because you’re searching for something more than you’ve experienced with God. In fact, that was my journey. Many years ago, I started studying the life of Christ and real- ized that much of what we call Christianity is sadly lacking in substance and passion. In other words, many Christians aren’t true refections of Jesus to the world. Tis book was born from a burden I’ve had for many years: I’ve watched the church slowly slide away from the challenging values and high purposes of Jesus to the misguided conclusion that our purpose is only to feel beter about ourselves"even if we’re not living out the plan God designed for us. In John’s prophetic book, Revelation, Jesus warned that a church was becoming lukewarm because its people had traded their passion for God for worldly pursuits. I want you to take a moment before you read any further and ask yourself, “Where am I in my relationship with God? Am I just a believer in Jesus who does ‘the church thing’ every now and then as long as nothing else comes up, or am I passionately pursuing what it means to be a fully commited disciple of Christ?” Don’t answer too quickly. Tink about it. And it might help to ask yourself how Jesus would answer this question about you. 12 10 TURNING POINT Years ago, I was at a crisis point in my faith. Something was wrong, but I couldn’t put my fnger on it. I was trying really hard to please God, but I felt dry, burned out, used up. I drove up to the mountains in North Georgia to be alone, fast and pray, and see if I could fgure it out. Sometimes in all our busyness, we can drif away from God’s grace as the source of our joy and strength. At the time, everything in my life looked good on the out- side. Te church I was pastoring was experiencing incredible growth, and people’s lives were being touched around me every day in a very powerful way, yet I felt like I was running on empty most of the time. Afer I arrived at my hotel, I walked out on the balcony and looked out across the beauti- ful mountains. I began to realize I needed to push the reset buton on my life and allow God to talk with me. As I began to pray, I felt like God asked me a question, “How do you feel about yourself right now?” I told Him, “I feel empty. I just don’t feel like I measure up to what You expect out of me!” Afer a few moments of silence, I was even more honest. I said, “I’m batling the sense I’m losing my passion for You!” Ten the Lord said, “How do you think I feel about you?” Instantly I blurted out, “Disappointed.” I sensed the Lord telling me, “What you’re experiencing is very com- mon. It’s Satan’s plan for people to defne themselves by their successes and failures instead of My unconditional love, forgiveness, and accep- tance. When that happens, they eventually feel condemned, pressured, and hopeless. Tat’s the trap: defning your life by how well you measure up to some standard of performance instead of My grace and love. Every struggle you have in your fesh is a result of moving away from My love. When you try to earn approval by performance, shame will crush you and drive you away from Me.” Introduction 13 Tat was it! Tat’s the answer! Te reason we sin afer we’ve “When you try to earn approval by been born again is that we’ve moved performance, shame will crush you away from God’s love. Without His love, we’re lef with only our per- and drive you away from Me.” formance to defne us. When we succeed"at least, more than other people"we feel superior. When we fail, guilt and shame dominate our hearts and cloud every thought, action, and relationship. At that point, everything we do is an atempt to fll the void created by the absence of God’s love.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Catawba College Inaugurates Its 20Th President R
    March 2003 / Volume 25, Number 1 Parkie’s last production Catawba On-campus — page 11 Habitat for Late Night 26th Annual Sports Hall of Humanity activities Fame Weekend ground- are a hit — page 14 breaking with and wall- students Newly published history of Catawba College raising — page 13 — page 20 — page 6 Highlights: Catawba College inaugurates its 20th president r. Robert E. Knott was inaugurat- Then, in typical Knott fashion, he turned the ed as Catawba College's 20th occasion into an opportunity to thank those President Feb. 18 in Omwake- gathered for the contributions they had made Dearborn Chapel on campus. His and continue to make to the institution. D investiture took place before a Saying the college community "is an large gathering of delegates from various intertwining of the stories of individuals educational institutions, trustees, family, who make it up, past and present," Knott friends, community guests, faculty, staff and recognized with appreciation key groups in students. the audience. He lauded former presidents After Knott was invested with the signs and first ladies of the college, including Fred of office by Tom Smith, Chairman of the and Bonnie Corriher, the late Steve Wurster Catawba College Board of Trustees, he and his wife Jean, Jacquie Leonard and her called the day "a celebration for this college late husband Theodore, as well as Mary community." To the trustees, he pledged Dearborn and her late husband Donald. that he and wife Brenda would "live up to Knott thanked friends gathered for the the responsibility you have place upon us." See INAUGURATION, page 10 College Marshal David Pulliam slides medallion over Dr.
    [Show full text]
  • Utah Barber, Cosmetologist/Barber, Esthetician, Electrologist and Nail Technician Licensing Board Meeting
    UTAH BARBER, COSMETOLOGIST/BARBER, ESTHETICIAN, ELECTROLOGIST AND NAIL TECHNICIAN LICENSING BOARD MEETING March 4th, 2013 Room 474 – Fourth Floor – 8:30 a.m. Heber M. Wells Building Salt Lake City, UT 84111 CONVENED : 8:36 a.m. ADJOURNED: 5:18 p.m. Bureau Manager: Sally A. Stewart Board Secretary: Sally Canavan Board Members Present: Chad W. Price, Chairperson Annette Bergstrom Sunny Smith Elaine Reintjes Pauline Anderson Carlotta Veasy, at 9:10 a.m. Board Members Absent/Excused: Dianne Niebuhr, excused Guests: Fran Brown, UBSOA Marti Frasier, Professional Cosmetologist Suzette Cluela, CLC Lyle Ferguson, CLC Lynelle Hite, The Barber School Richard Hite, The Barber School Therese Taylor, Renaissance Academie Brenda Scharman, UBSOA Jami Gienoff, Taylor Andrews Academy Brooke Sperry, Taylor Andrews Academy Natalie Parkin, Skinworks/UBSOA Diane Bitaraf, Mandalyn Academy Austin Maughan, Maximum Style Tec School Maxine Maughan, Maximum Style Tec School Sabine Bjork, Maximum Style Tec School Oath of Office Pauline Anderson was sworn in DOPL Staff Present: Debra Troxel, Compliance Specialist MINUTES: DECISIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The minutes from December 3rd, 2012, meeting were reviewed by the Board. Ms.Reintjes made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the minutes as written. The voting was unanimous. Page 2 of 11 Minutes for Barber, Cosmetologist/Barber, Esthetician, Electrologist and Nail Technician Licensing Board March 4th, 2013 Information regarding the Law and The Division is making changes in the applications. Rule Exam Inclusion in the The changes are almost ready. When the changes application are implemented will depend on how soon Utah Interactive will be able to implement the change possibly one month to one month and a half.
    [Show full text]
  • CBA Program Pairs XU Students With. Internships
    Xavier University Exhibit All Xavier Student Newspapers Xavier Student Newspapers 2000-09-06 Xavier University Newswire Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) Follow this and additional works at: https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper Recommended Citation Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio), "Xavier University Newswire" (2000). All Xavier Student Newspapers. 2857. https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper/2857 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. JAN 2 3 2001 XAVIER UNIVERSITY 86th year, issue 3 week of SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 www.xu.edu/soa/newswire/ CBA program pairs XU students with.internships Williams College ofBusiness offers students internships with local corporations BY ERIN RYAN must have earned at least 55 these co-op -positions, said Asst. Campus News credit hours· Uunior class stand­ McClusky, is the hands-on, real­ For the past:three years, the ing or above), have a minimum world experience the students Cooperative Education Progr;im. GPA of2.75 and students are en­ will gain. at the Williams College of Busi­ couraged to have completed Man­ "I know there are students ness (CBA) ·has been ·placing agement 301. who don't need to work to sup­ business students with 'companies Students will earn three credit port themselves through school, in and around the Cincinnati area. hours upon completion of the co­ and some who think they can · This semester, the program still op position and.
    [Show full text]
  • Coursepack Prices: the Big Rip-Off
    ~ THE ·MICHIGAN REVIEW Volume 13, Number 4 The Campus Affairs Journal of the University of Michigan [1:iUi]@IilBE Coursepack Prices: The Big Rip-Off BY EDDIE ARNER ! plausible explanation for the outcome preme Court where a final decision can ers have refused to take a position on of the case. be made. this topic. Perhaps they realize that OURSEPACKS, COLLEC­ Section 106 enumerates the rights Until such time, Smith intends to they will lose no matter which side they tions of articles, and parts of of copyright holders, but specifically continue his practice of voluntarily col­ take. Cworks which are assigned by pro­ states that its regulations are "subject lecting one permy per copied page as If this notion seems absurd, there fessors for use by students are an inte­ to sections 107 through 120." Section royalty for the publishers of copyrighted , are numerous other examples of the gral part of the educational experience 107 is titled "Limitations on exclusive material. publishers' greed and lack of customer at the University of Michigan and have rights: Fair use." While there is no The U-M libraries charge students appreciation. The New York Times, been for nearly twenty years. Unfortu­ generally accepted definition of "fair 7 cents per page and pay no royalties. If which charges 75 cents for a daily pa­ nately, in the past several years, the use," section 107 is quite explicit. It students are allowed to make such cop­ per, has requested up to 1 dollar per prices of coursepacks have risen dra­ reads, "the fair use of a copyrighted ies, one wonders why they should not page in royalty fees.
    [Show full text]
  • Shab Chic Marketplace Opening in Time for Black Friday
    Public Records & Notices View a complete day’s public records and notices at memphisdailynews.com. www.chandlerreports.com November 22-23, 2018 MemphisDailyNews.com Vol. 133 | No. 223 Rack–50¢/Delivery–39¢ City Council reacts positively to Union Row presentation MICHELLE CORBET “When we look at the numbers right now, bring more projects like Ford Canale said. “I don’t know Danny Thomas on the east and Special to The Daily News here, we know these properties this to us.” how anyone could possibly be Fourth on the west. Union Row, Memphis’ new generate $50,000 in property tax- With a price tag of $950 mil- against this. It’s a great day to be Phase 1 alone calls for 673 nearly billion-dollar planned de- es, we’re not talking about a 75 per- lion, Jones said the numbers speak a Memphian.” apartments, a 200-room bou- velopment, received a warm recep- cent abatement like a PILOT does,” for themselves. In total, the project is slated tique hotel, 85,000 square feet of tion from members of the Mem- Councilman Martavius Jones said. “This is exactly what we to consist of a staggering 29 acres commercial space that includes phis City Council Tuesday, Nov. 2, “We’re getting $3.5 million more need to complete our Downtown of Downtown Memphis generally a 30,000-square-foot grocery/ during the body’s Economic De- on top of the capture for the TIF. growth from the north end to located between Union Avenue velopment & Tourism Committee. I’m telling anyone who is listening the south,” fellow Councilman on the north, Beale on the south, UNION ROW CONTINUED ON P2 it will host a holiday market on weekends Friday, Nov.
    [Show full text]
  • Lost Stories Award-Winning Nashville Author Sheds Light on Some of History’S Darkest Chapters
    ROGERS COLUMN Not enough bite Lierbug! in litter bug fight A nice letter? No, public flogging should be Metro’s response to those who litter. P3 STREET LEVEL ‘It felt like Vegas or something up there’ DAVIDSON • WILLIAMSON • RUTHERFORD • CHEATHAM WILSON SUMNER• ROBERTSON • MAURY • DICKSON • MONTGOMERY Ledger The King of the Road was once party central for Nashville celebrities, especially when Roger Miller’s flag flew. P11 RUTA SEPETYS: Seeker May 3 – 9, 2019 The power of information.NASHVILLE Vol. 45 EDITION | lost storiesof Issue 18 www.TNLedger.com Award-winning Nashville author sheds light on some of history’s FORMERLY WESTVIEW SINCE 1978 darkest chapters Page 13 Stories by Zack Barnes Dec.: begin on page 2 Dec.: Keith Turner, Ratliff, Jeanan Mills Stuart, Resp.: Kimberly Dawn Wallace, Atty: Mary C Lagrone, 08/24/2010, 10P1318 In re: Jeanan Mills Stuart, Princess Angela Gates, Jeanan Mills Stuart, Princess Angela Gates,Dec.: Resp.: Kim Prince Patrick, Angelo Terry Patrick, Gates, Atty: Monica D Edwards, 08/25/2010, 10P1326 In re: Keith Turner, TN Dept Of Correction, www.westviewonline.com TN Dept Of Correction, Resp.: Johnny Moore,Dec.: Melinda Atty: Bryce L Tomlinson, Coatney, Resp.: Pltf(s): Rodney A Hall, Pltf Atty(s): n/a, 08/27/2010, 10P1336 In re: Kim Patrick, Terry Patrick, Pltf(s): Sandra Heavilon, Resp.: Jewell Tinnon, Atty: Ronald Andre Stewart, 08/24/2010,Dec.: Seton Corp 10P1322 Insurance Company, Dec.: Regions Bank, Resp.: Leigh A Collins, In re: Melinda L Tomlinson, Def(s): Jit Steel Transport Inc, National Fire Insurance
    [Show full text]
  • Kentucky Guardsman Fall / Winter 2002
    The Kentucky Guardsman A publication of the National Guard Association of Kentucky Fall/Winter Issue 2002 72nd NGAKy Conference in Louisville 14-16 Feb It’s time to mark your calendars for the 72nd annual The conference will kick off on Friday evening with conference of the National Guard Association of the opening of the exhibit hall and the conducting of the Kentucky. This year’s conference will be held at the Exhibitor’s Reception from 1700 – 2000 hours. Galt House Hotel in Louisville from 14 – 16 February. Immediately following the reception, the major The annual conference gives officers of the commands will open their hospitality rooms for an Kentucky Air and Army National Guard the opportunity evening of socializing, networking, sharing of to meet in fellowship, network with exhibitors memories, and partying. Tankers from the Kentucky Army National Guard interested in doing business with the National Guard On Saturday morning, conference attendees will take part in a DFIRST demonstration Oct. 19 at the and its soldiers and airmen, and participate in a formal have the opportunity to hear Major General D. Allen Wendell H. Ford Training Site in Greenville. military banquet and ball. Youngman as he presents a summary of Guard See 72nd Annual Conference, page 4 ... DFIRST™ demonstrated ATTENTION: The Association will not send out at Ford Training Site another letter with a registration form for the NGAKY Conference. Please remove the Deadline for award On Saturday, October 19, 2002, the Kentucky Na- registration page from page 3 of this newsletter and nominations 20 Jan tional Guard became the first state to conduct a capa- send it back to the Association by 7 February 2003 bilities demonstration of the Deployable Force-on- The deadline for submitting award nominations to Force Instrumented Range System (DFIRST).
    [Show full text]
  • Story Learner's
    >> Facility&Operations By Steve Farber How to get the “Story Learner’s” edge This is the fifth in a series of six articles understand their challenges, and absorb without exception, expressed some varia- in the new Ewing Professional Devel- their hopes, dreams and aspirations. tion of a glowing “thank you” before opment Series. STMA and Ewing have Why? Because they love the human scurrying back to work. partnered in this series to bring sports turf drama (and comedy) and are driven by a It’s not as though Dick didn’t have an industry professional development and desire to help, to make a difference, and ego. He could puff out his chest along career issues to the forefront. to hold on to the very things that make with the best of them. But he always us human. Extreme Leaders are awake, brought it back to one central theme: his attentive, and observant to and about the deep gratitude for his employees’ spunk, lives of others while they simultaneously imagination, personalities and drive. strive to make the business more produc- Simply put, Dick loved the individu- tive and profitable. And, most impor- als on his team—even the ones he even- tant, they understand that a fulfilling life tually had to let go. and a thriving business are not mutually Several years later, after his promotion exclusive ideas. to Sr. Vice President (which was essential- Consider Dick, a mid-level vice presi- ly deity status at the bank) surviving a dent at a formidable national bank. He merger and moving to another division, ran the check processing operation in the Dick was charged with conducting what bank’s corporate facility.
    [Show full text]
  • Provost Outlines Goals for ND Future
    Thursday, September 19, 1996 • Vol. XXX No. 19 TilE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SERVINC. NOTRE DAME AND SAINT MARY'S Provost outlines goals for ND future By MATTHEW LOUGHRAN focus on, however, would depend Assistant News Ediwr heavily on input from the various fac­ ulty departments. Notre Dame faculty and students In his second priority, Hatch focused have a responsibility to create an on undergraduate education. "We environment of intellectual discussion must revitalize undergraduate educa­ that reflects the Catholic character of tion by insuring the creative process the University. Nathan Hatch. the in the classroom, engaging students, recently appointed challenging their University Provost, ------------ minds," he said. presented this view of He announced three Notre Dame's mission 'We have many initiatives that have in his installation dreams, but we already been imple- address yesterday. men ted toward the Hatch spoke to fac- must temper these achievement of this ulty, administrators dreams with realism goal. The first was and students about d h T W the creation of the how he believes the an Uml Ity. e are Center for Teaching University can achieve not perfect. We are a and Learning, where his vision. "One can- human community and faculty members can not renew an institu- go to improve their tion, only people," he have our problems. I teaching skills. said, "The faculty hope that we will not Second, he introduced must work to chal- a new round of lenge students, and I paper-over those prob- departmental reviews, promise to foster an lems but address which focus on under- environment where them." graduate teaching.
    [Show full text]
  • Kids a Chance At· Xavier
    Xavier University Exhibit All Xavier Student Newspapers Xavier Student Newspapers 1993-10-20 Xavier University Newswire Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) Follow this and additional works at: https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper Recommended Citation Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio), "Xavier University Newswire" (1993). All Xavier Student Newspapers. 2671. https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper/2671 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ..... '.l•1-•l ~ cl) .~: ~~ z Ocfuber 20, 1~3 Year, 8 ·~· : . '19th Issue ·"'·'. ' . : ··· ..·.~,·· ., '·~ NEWS 1-3 PERSPECTIVES 4-5 SPORTS 6-8 DIVERSIONS 9-10 CALENDAR 10 CHUCKLES 11 i~~ ~-A-- kids a chance at·Xavier By Amy Helmes These students will visit Xavier semi­ The Xavier.Newswire annually over the next four years to get a feel for their future campus arid,.to keep Thanks to the new Xavier Pacesetters them motivated. Scholarship Program, minority youth To be selected as a Pacesetter, the stu­ from Toledo may have an educational dents must show a commitmentto leam­ opportunity ·that might not have been ing as well as meeting a.necessary aca- available otherwise. demic standard. Tenqualifiedminoritystudentsfrom Barbara Wolf of University Relations St. Martin de Forres Junior High school helped to coordinate the program and in Toledo will be chosen annually to emphasized that this is a program which become "Xavier Pacesetters." will offer continual stipportfor the par- After attendingCentralCatholicHigh ticipants. · · School in Toledo with tuition assistance, Wolf said thatadditionalstaffing, guid­ these partidpantS will earn .full Xavier ancecounselorsandmentoringprograms scholarships.
    [Show full text]
  • UWG Association of Retired Faculty and Staff (ARFS) ANNUAL
    UWG Association of Retired Faculty and Staff (ARFS) ANNUAL REPORT For the dates: August 27, 2017 - August 11, 2018 Mitchell H. Clifton, Past President, ARFS Submitted on March 29, 2019 Introduction On October 7-9, 2018, two ARFS Coordinating Council members (Mitch Clifton and Anne Richards) attended the Ninth Biennial Conference of the Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education (AROHE) at Emory University in Atlanta. One session at this meeting discussed the benefits of a retiree organization producing an annual report. Later, Mitch and Anne decided that ARFS should, for the first time, consider producing such a report. At our January 19, 2019 ARFS Coordinating Council meeting, it was agreed that ARFS should produce an annual report for the time period starting on the day after the 2017 Annual Reunion (August 27, 2017), and ending on the date of the 2018 Annual Reunion (August 11, 2018). It was also agreed that Mitch Clifton should write this initial report. This report is being submitted in two forms: (1) a paper copy of three pages, and (2) a PDF file containing the three page report and ten appendices. Report Summary During the time period covered by this report: • Four Coordinating Council meetings were held; average attendance was twelve members. • Three issues of the Rejuvenator newsletter were produced and distributed to UWG retirees. • Mitch Clifton and Anne Richards attended two meetings of the USG Retiree Council and two meetings of the Georgia Association of Higher Education Retiree Organizations. • Eighty-seven persons attended the Annual Reunion, including fourteen new UWG retirees. • Fifty-five UWG retirees gave over $197,900 in contributions to the University of West Georgia.
    [Show full text]
  • The Final Cut Plotting World Domination from Altoona
    DECEMBER 30, 2000 VOLUME 15 #3 The Final Cut Plotting world domination from Altoona Otherwise, CD/Tape/Culture analysis and commentary with D’Scribe, D’Drummer, Da Boy, D’Ump, Da Common Man, D’ Big Man, Al, D’Pebble, Da Beer God and other assorted riff raff... D'RATING SYSTEM: 9.1-10.0 Excellent - BUY OR DIE! 4.1-5.0 Incompetent - badly flawed 8.1-9.0 Very good - worth checking out 3.1-4.0 Bad - mostly worthless 7.1-8.0 Good but nothing special 2.1-3.0 Terrible - worthless 6.1-7.0 Competent but flawed 1.1-2.0 Horrible - beyond worthless 5.1-6.0 Barely competent 0.1-1.0 Bottom of the cesspool abomination! PROVING THAT RUMORS OF THIS ‘ZINE’S DEMISE ARE GREATLY EXAGGERATED, here FINALLY is a new edition of the Cut. I won’t waste a whole lot of time and space analyzing why we haven’t put out a new issue in so long. I’ll just say that I’ve been one EXTREMELY busy person this past year, and wasn’t able to sink the time into the Cut that I wanted to. In fact, I’m just NOW starting to get caught up writing about all the stuff that happened last summer – concerts, vacations, album reviews, etc. And I still have more to do! So next issue, our “end of year recap” issue, will also feature some reviews from last summer, and other takes and B-S I need to get out of my system.
    [Show full text]